switch off

[swich-awf, -of] / ˈswɪtʃˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

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end v.
turn off v.

VERB

end

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve break up cease close complete conclude culminate delay drop expire finish give up halt play out quit resolve settle stop terminate wind up wrap up

STRONG

abolish abort accomplish consummate crown determine discontinue dissolve interrupt perorate postpone relinquish ultimate wrap

WEAK

break off call it a day call off close out cut short dispose of get done pack it in pull the plug put the lid on sew up shut down top off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance begin commence continue initiate introduce open start

STRONG

keep

VERB

turn off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shut shut off unplug

WEAK

close cut cut out douse extinguish halt hit the switch kill log off put out shut down turn out

Antonyms

WEAK

begin open start turn on

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switch off

Ministers say the lack of capacity means some wind farms are sometimes paid to switch off because there is not enough network infrastructure available to carry the electricity to homes and businesses that need it.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

To study the process, the researchers developed a mouse model in which they could switch off the lamin A/C gene specifically in adipocytes.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

Users will be able to switch off these settings, however, with critics saying they would be ineffective.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

"Either they think 16 and 17-year-olds should be on social media or they don't, but curfews they can simply switch off won't achieve anything," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Then I switch off the light and I’m asleep within minutes.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

switch off

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